About
UPA of NSW
The United Protestant Association, (UPA) is an established Christian care organisation with a history of quality service and care for all people. UPA believe that every person has the basic right to live in peace with dignity, respect and security. That right does not diminish, irrespective of age.
UPA convey compassion, kindness, respect and honesty in our work. Our staff and volunteers encourage and empower all people to choose their own path. Mindful of how we ourselves would like to be treated, we aim to provide a caring atmosphere of Christian love and understanding.
The Association's work was commenced at Grafton in 1938 by the late Thomas Agst, BEM, JP, when he took several small children into care. From this small beginning, the Association was to gain impetus, which has since seen expanded services to both young and old with over 45 centres through New South Wales. UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Today, UPA offers aged care services, community care services and youth care services. UPA are made up of 12 Districts, which have a healthy degree of autonomy, yet are bound together under the one mission and company structure. A foundational principle used since the very beginning of our work was that the money raised in the town would stay in the town. Local governance, management and administration are a core strength of UPA’s work. Working co-operatively UPA has built a strong growing association of like-minded people providing a network of the highest standard of care services throughout NSW.
Whether as a volunteer, staff member, resident, client or visitor, people from all walks of life and all religions are welcome and valued in our organisation.
